{"product_id":"the-calcutta-chromosome","title":"The calcutta chromosome by Amitav Ghosh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eThe Calcutta Chromosome\u003c\/em\u003e by Amitav Ghosh is a gripping blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and historical mystery. The novel follows Antar, a computer analyst in New York City, who stumbles upon the identity card of a long-missing colleague, Murugan, while working on a futuristic data program. As Antar investigates, the narrative shifts between timelines—present-day New York, 1990s Calcutta, and colonial India—to uncover a cryptic and sinister story surrounding the discovery of the malaria parasite by British scientist Ronald Ross. Ghosh interweaves real history with speculative fiction, suggesting that an underground group may have manipulated the course of medical research for secretive purposes. Rich in atmosphere and complexity, \u003cem data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eThe Calcutta Chromosome\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of knowledge, identity, and the blurred boundaries between science and mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1788\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eAmitav Ghosh is an internationally acclaimed Indian author known for his richly researched, genre-blending novels that often explore themes of history, migration, and cultural identity. Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1956, he studied in India and the UK, earning a doctorate in social anthropology from Oxford University. Ghosh’s body of work includes both fiction and non-fiction, with celebrated novels like \u003cem data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThe Shadow Lines\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThe Glass Palace\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eIbis Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing is noted for its lyrical prose, intellectual depth, and global scope. Among numerous accolades, Ghosh was the first English-language writer to receive the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor. Through works like \u003cem data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eThe Calcutta Chromosome\u003c\/em\u003e, he continues to challenge conventional narrative forms and engage with pressing questions of science, power, and cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156363927738,"sku":"1Y4JVYJ6N-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/TheCalcuttaChromosome.jpg?v=1758027624","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-calcutta-chromosome","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}